Lingayen Gulf Travel Guide
Located on the west coast of central Luzon in the Philippines, the Lindgayen Gulf stretches 35 miles across the provinces of Pangasinan and La Union in the South China Sea.
The gulf has an important history, with the famous invasion of Lingayen Gulf during the Second World War. The Japanese had a stronghold of the region until US and Australian navy ships attacked on the 9th of January in 1945, destroying the Japanese armed forces.
There are several beaches along the coastline of the Lingayen Gulf, which all have clean and calm waters coupled with fine white sand. A variety of water activities are available from jet-skis to sea kayaks and swimming and snorkeling.
The main attraction of the gulf is Hundred Island National Park, which is just off the coast from Alaminos City. The national park is a must-see, with picturesque and untouched islands to explore. There are several boat charters that offer guided tours of the area.
Some of the main tourist cities along the coast of the Lingayen Gulf include Dagupan City, Alaminos City, Lingayen and also San Fernando. Each of these seaside cities has accommodation ranging from inexpensive bungalows to luxurious five-star resorts as well as great restaurants and shopping opportunities.
Getting There & Away
Depending on which city in the Lingayen Gulf you choose to visit, getting here is relatively easy, with a plethora of bus services coming from Manila as well as from other towns and cities in the region. Buses from Manila take approximately 4 hours to Dagupan City and Alaminos City, or you can take a flight from Manila to Baguio City (40 minutes) and then a bus (1 hour).